26 Sep 1993
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1993
Page
1
SLED will replace breathalyzers with Datamaster units in Aiken and Anderson counties, following use in eight D C counties. Spokesman Hugh Munn says the Datamaster is more accurate and simpler, storing all results and allowing download to SLED files by phone.
Three American soldiers were killed when militiamen shot down a U N helicopter in Mogadishu. The crash marked the worst U S loss in ten months of the U N mission as pilots survived while crew members died. officials vowed to continue the operation.
Wagener residents face higher fire protection fees with a base $37.50 charge for improved property and $10 initial acres for unimproved land. Rates scale to 0.50 per acre up to 100 acres, then 0.25 per acre beyond, plus 0.25 per acre for overage. Fire chief Dennis Rodgers says fees cover forestry and unimproved land, while locals critique planning and exemptions.
Readers are invited to contact the newsroom at the number 48-2311 to report ideas, tips, or questions. The message emphasizes direct connection with the desk for timely coverage and community stories.
The snippet lists individuals including Ivan R. Smith North Augusta Harry A Busch Bath J M Durden W Columbia Rachel M Durfee Gloverville Mrs Doris H Givens Elko L Sutton New Ellenton Mrs Jean Ritchie Aiken Mary Page Sears Aiken Billie Mae Lott Ford Aiken with instruction to See Page 4A for details.
Aiken County students show gains on BSAP SAT and AP tests for 1992 93 with math reading and writing increases across grades. Superintendent Dr Roberson notes upward trend and says county scores exceed state averages by margins while remaining below the national average.
Pro-Life marchers filled the H Odell Weeks Center track as hundreds from Aiken County gathered for the second annual Walk-a-thon. The event featured music, food, and clowns with participants spanning ages and races. Bill Kilgore noted it is the center’s sole fundraiser of the year.
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at AsCaixen in Aiken was chosen as one of 18 SSI hubs to improve math and science education in South Carolina. Dr Jeff Priest and local reps will attend a Columbia conference outlining the program funded by a five year 9.7 million NSF grant. The center calls itself a cooperative science and mathematics hub linking higher education school districts and businesses.
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